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When making Ceramics, the first decision every potter must make is what temperature and atmosphere they want to fire. It is through varying fires that unique pieces are achieved.
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Utilizing wood as its heating source to reach high fire temperatures ranging from Cone 10-13+ (2100F - 2400F), this process is distinct to itself in that the firings take multiple days, require constant attention, and produce wares decorated by the ash and atmosphere of the kiln. Every piece deflects the flame path leaving spaces that collect large deposits of ash and others with less.
Woodfire
Cone 6 oxidation firing gained popularity as a lower temperature alternative to highfire ceramics that could be done in electric kilns rather than using a flame as its heating source. Characteristics that are often associated with oxidation Ceramics is brighter/lighter color tones and particular control of color, especially with the greater accessibility and information of Mason Stains
Cone 6
Cone 10 Reduction is a High-fire ceramic process, often characterized as providing strong wares with earthy color tones. In stoneware clays, the clay body is darkened and iron spotting often leaches into glaze, making lovely organic iron spots in the glaze surface. Porcelain in cone 10 reduction fires white with occasionally grey/blue undertones.
Cone 10